Law School
University of New Mexico, J.D., 1978
Law School Graduation Year
1978
College
New Mexico State University, B.B.A., 1975
Memberships
Albuquerque and American (Member, Family Law Section and Chair, 1999-2000; Council Member, 1989-1996; Member, ABA Commission on Domestic Violence, 1997—; ABA Section Officers Conference Executive Committee, 1996-1998) Bar Associations; State Bar of New Mexico (Chair: 1986-1987, Family Law Section; President, Young Lawyers Division, 1984-1985; Member: Board of Bar Commissioners, 1984-1985; Member, Judicial Selection Committee, 1987-1989; Co-Chair, Bench and Bar Relations Committee, 1989-1995); New Mexico Women's Bar Association; Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Diplomate, The American College of Family Trial Lawyers.
Biographical
Author: Divorce and Domestic Relations Litigation-Financial Advisors Guide, John Wiley & Sons, 2003; Child Custody & Visitation Law and Practice, Matthew Bender, 1998—; Contributing Author: The Joy of Settlement, Family Law Section, American Bar Association, 1997; Contributing Author: 101 + Practical Solutions for the Family Lawyer, Family Law Section, American Bar Association, 1996. Frequent Continuing Legal Education Lecturer in Family Law for New Mexico and national organizations. Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997 and 1999, 2001. (New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization Recognized Specialist in Family Law)